Review of Manju Warrier’s sentimental Nilambur flick, Ayisha Ayisha primarily engages in work

Nilambur Ayisha, a great actor and theatre artist, is honoured in Manju Warrier’s film Ayisha. She engaged in numerous plays that had an impact on society. She was one of the few women who appeared in theatre productions and movies at the time. Because she was a Muslim woman working in an area where men predominated, she was shot, forcing her to leave the stage. That was the response she got. She was fortunately spared by the gunshot, and eventually she said farewell to performing arts. Was Ayisha a proper remembrance of Nilambur Ayisha? Let’s investigate!

In Saudi Arabia, Ayisha (Manju Warrier) is compelled to work as a household helper. She married young, raised her children alone, and is now a grandma. She works for a royal family’s home. Her life changes when she meets Mama (Mona), the foundation of the royal family, who is unwell. Ayisha and Mama trust in one another, talk about their problems, and support one another.

While the majority of the movie focuses on Ayisha’s life in Saudi Arabia, we also learn about her revolutionary history. Will she return to the stage at some point?

The touching movie Ayisha, directed by Aamir Pallikkal, is about two ladies who discover tranquilly among chaos. It would be exciting to witness Nilambur Ayisha’s life and the challenges she encountered as a young girl. However, the movie focuses on her later years. In other words, it travels a path less travelled by biopic movies. Ayisha is different in this regard. We also learn about communism and how it differs in various nations. You can’t help but grin whenever Ayisha and Mona are around. Mona and Manju Warrier give their characters personality.

The life of domestic employees is discussed, as well as how they are taken advantage of. We are also given an introduction to Saudi Arabia’s royal lifestyle. Ayisha’s main shortcoming, though, is that it doesn’t have a strong influence. There is potential for at least one moment that captures Nilambur Ayisha’s strong character when a person’s life is chronicled. Since the focus of the movie is primarily on Mona and Ayisha’s relationship, her return to her native activities does not have the expected effect.

When Ayisha returns to Kerala, the movie also seems to linger a bit. It devolves into pretentiousness and excess. When we see the two ladies, Ayisha and Mona, in their most natural states, Ayisha works the best.

Ayisha, written by Ashif Kakkodi, has the potential to be a better biopic of Nilambur Ayisha. However, it largely functions as intended.

For Ayisha, a 3 out of 5.